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Thursday, May 08, 2008

So dh is very worried about me, so much that he called his Mom last night to tell her what was going on. His mother told him, "Oh, I had that, tell Kristen it's not a big deal." Well Brent had talked to his Dad too and his Dad had told Brent how one night his Mom woke up in a puddle of blood. He told Brent how scary it was to watch his wife bleeding out and rushing her to the hospital. Brent's mom had only been concerned about her baby, my husband, never thought about herself. She called again this morning to say she would pray, she hadn't ever realized how dangerous it really was for her.This was 30 some years ago and ultrasound was a brand new thing, at least here. She was one of the very first women here in the city to have one. They did get her bleeding under control and kept her in the hospital for a few weeks and sent her back home. By the time she went in to labour, at about 34 weeks, the placenta had moved out of the way enough for a vaginal birth. My dh was a bit early and had a few issues, but they were both okay in the end.Good stuff to know, I vaguely remember her talking about it before, but honestly never gave it much thought. I am sure glad that they were both okay-I kinda like the guy...

Oh, Happy Mother's Day to you all, I will be thinking of you. And thank you so much for all your kindness, support and prayers. I appreciate them more than you could ever know.I will be gone til Monday as I am going to my mom's for the weekend, my sister is having her University graduation! I am so proud of her.

My sister in law is 36 weeks and just learned today that her placenta has finally moved up and she is now going to be able to have a normal, vaginal birth! This is after weeks of modified bedrest and her preparing for a scheduled c-section. So, it can happen!

On the other hand, I have another friend who did have placenta previa that did not correct itself and she had to have a c-section. But, again, a completely happy ending. Healthy baby, healthy mom.

Either way, there is still a very good chance that the happy ending will be yours!! I am praying for you!

23 weeks is sooo early. This placenta will move. I know that you have been in the deep end of the statistical pool beofre, but truly try to take soem comfort here. This is almost boringly common. You guys are going to get through this. Deep breaths. Stay calm. You are showing your kids how to cope when things are complicated. You are giving them that gift every day. And by showing them you will remember to stay gentle with yourself and give the outcome to God. Do what you can ad olet go of what you must. Deep breaths....fat juicy novels, hang in there.....

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I am a Christian, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a student, a teacher, a reader, a writer, a photographer, a digital scrapbooker, a homemaker, an entrepreneur, and I am a woman. A woman who is always learning and growing and thankfully one who is still 'morphing' into the woman that God wants me to be.

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The Boy: My 19 year old, firstborn son. Reader, thinker, musician, sketcher, volunteer, and one of the most empathetic people I have ever met.

Super boy: My 16 year old second born son. Extrovert, leader, comedian, this boy lives full out and has never met someone who wasn't a new best friend.

Kalila: Our first baby girl who was stillborn 12 years ago this past April. We longed for her arrival and will miss her until we greet her one day in heaven.

Dr. J (previously known as Monkey Boy): 10 year old son, the name says it all. Physical, playful, sensitive. My monkey doesn't stop running until his head hits the pillow at night. Unless he is reading. Or Minecrafting.

Girly: My girly girl 9 year old. She loves pink, frills and playing Star Wars with her brothers. She is full of the diva, but in the sweetest way. She runs these boys with a wink and a smile and only the occasional shriek.

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